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enCanadian Immigrants in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/canadian-immigrants-united-states
<p>Though small, the population of Canadians in the United States is quite diverse, and includes students, highly skilled professionals on H-1B or NAFTA visas, family migrants, and retirees. Canadian immigrants have much higher educational attainment and incomes than the native- and overall foreign-born populations. This article offers an interesting data snapshot of Canadians in the United States.</p>
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:26:50 -0400Migration Policy Institute16193Immigration Data Mattershttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigration-data-matters
<p>This useful online guide links users directly to the most credible, high-quality data on immigrants and immigration in the United States and internationally. The easy-to-use guide includes more than 220 data resources compiled by governmental and nongovernmental sources, covering topics ranging from population stock and flow numbers to statistics on enforcement, public opinion, religious affiliation, and much more.</p>
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:30:07 -0400Migration Policy Institute16129Immigration Data Matters: How to Find the Most Accurate Resourceshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/immigration-data-matters-how-find-most-accurate-resources
<p>At this release of an updated version of the popular <em><a href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigration-data-matters" target="_blank">Immigration Data Matters</a> </em>guide, presenters discuss how to navigate and access the increasing number of data sources on immigration and immigrants in the United States and internationally. </p>
Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:02:40 -0500Migration Policy Institute16120Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states
<p>The United States is by far the world's top migration destination, home to roughly one-fifth of all global migrants. In 2016, nearly 44 million immigrants lived in the United States, comprising 13.5 percent of the country's population. Get the most sought-after data available on immigrants and immigration trends, including top countries of origin, legal immigration pathways, enforcement actions, health-care coverage, and much more.</p>
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:02:39 -0500Migration Policy Institute16099Top 10 of 2017 – Issue #1: Under Trump Administration, United States Takes Steps to Narrow Legal Immigrationhttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/top-10-2017-issue-1-under-trump-administration-united-states-takes-steps-narrow-legal
<p>During its first year, the Trump administration methodically put in place a series of bureaucratic barriers that could significantly reduce opportunities for foreigners to come to the United States legally. Among the actions taken during 2017: Imposition of a much-challenged travel ban suspending the entry of nationals from certain Muslim-majority countries, cuts to refugee admissions, and increased scrutiny for visa applicants.</p>
Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:32:54 -0500Migration Policy Institute16068Chinese Immigrants in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/chinese-immigrants-united-states
<p>The Chinese represent the third-largest immigrant population in the United States, their numbers having grown rapidly in recent decades. The population is atypical in some respects: Far more highly educated and likely to have come via student and employment pathways than the overall U.S. foreign-born population. This article offers key data on Chinese immigrants, including top destinations, incomes, and English proficiency.</p>
Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:33:49 -0400Migration Policy Institute15992Millionaire Emigration: The Allure of Investor Visas among China’s Elitehttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/millionaire-emigration-allure-investor-visas-among-chinas-elite
<p>Over the past decade, immigrant investor programs have proliferated around the world, and Chinese applicants have dominated in a number of countries. In 2015, about 9,000 Chinese millionaires moved to other countries, many through so-called golden visa programs. This article explores the social and cultural factors driving well-off Chinese to move abroad and examines perceptions of elite emigration in China.</p>
Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:32:40 -0400Migration Policy Institute15988Indian Immigrants in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/indian-immigrants-united-states
<p>Immigrants from India are the second-largest foreign-born group in the United States, after Mexicans. Indian immigrants tend to be far more highly educated and have greater English proficiency than the foreign-born population overall. This Spotlight article offers the latest data on Indian immigrants, focusing on population size, state- and city-level distribution, occupation, educational attainment, and more.</p>
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:54:08 -0400Migration Policy Institute15978Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states-6
<p>In 2015, 43.3 million immigrants lived in the United States, comprising 13.5 percent of the population. The foreign-born population grew more slowly than in prior years, up 2 percent from 2014. Get sought-after data on U.S. immigration trends, including top countries of origin, Mexican migration, refugee admissions, illegal immigration, health-care coverage, and much more in this Spotlight article.</p>
Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:15:16 -0500Migration Policy Institute15856To Stay or Not To Stay: The Calculus for International STEM Students in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/stay-or-not-stay-calculus-international-stem-students-united-states
<p>More than 1 million international students were in the United States in 2015-16, a significant share of them in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields. While countries increasingly are vying for this population, these individuals face a complex choice upon graduation: to stay or leave? This article examines international STEM students in the United States and the motivations underlying their postgraduation plans.</p>
Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:05:09 -0500Migration Policy Institute15807Doctors as Taxi Drivers: The Costs of Brain Waste among Highly Skilled Immigrants in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/doctors-taxi-drivers-costs-brain-waste-among-highly-skilled-immigrants-united-states
<p>A <a href="http://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/untapped-talent-costs-brain-waste-among-highly-skilled-immigrants-united-states">report release</a> and presentation of first-ever U.S. estimates on the actual economic costs of skill underutilization for immigrants, their families, and the U.S. economy, in terms of forgone earnings and unrealized federal, state, and local taxes.</p>
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:31:37 -0500Migration Policy Institute15774International Students in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/international-students-united-states-1
<p>The number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities has risen steadily since the mid-20th century. Today, the United States represents the top destination for international students worldwide. Learn more about where these students come from, which universities they attend, and the subjects they study in this Spotlight article.</p>
Wed, 11 May 2016 18:42:45 -0400Migration Policy Institute15630Emigration Trends and Policies in China: Movement of the Wealthy and Highly Skilledhttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/emigration-trends-and-policies-china-movement-wealthy-and-highly-skilled
<p>This report analyzes the evolution of Chinese emigration from the 1970s, when market-oriented reforms began reducing barriers to movement beyond the country's borders, to the present day. High-skilled and high-value emigration is rising fast. Despite liberalized exit controls, low-skilled labor migration is stagnant as a result of complicated and expensive recruitment procedures.</p>
Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:28:44 -0500Migration Policy Institute15548College-Educated Immigrants in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/college-educated-immigrants-united-states
<p>The number of college-educated immigrants in the United States has more than tripled in the last two decades. Asians accounted for 46 percent of the 10.5 million college-educated immigrants, with India the top origin country. This Spotlight article examines key indicators of the college-educated population, including international students and high-skilled H-1B visa holders.</p>
Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:09:05 -0500Migration Policy Institute15546Top 10 of 2015 – Issue #3: White House Uses Many Levers of Power to Effect Change as Obama and Congress Remain Deadlocked on Immigrationhttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/top-10-2015-%E2%80%93-issue-3-white-house-uses-many-levers-power-effect-change-obama-and-congress
<p>President Obama actively utilized the powers of the executive to reshape U.S. immigration policy in 2015. From signature deportation relief programs and changes to visa waiver eligibility to new grants of Temporary Protected Status and revised enforcement priorities, the administration made sweeping changes that touch all aspects of U.S. immigration policy. The actions prompted pushback, however, with 26 states suing to halt implementation of new deferred action programs.</p>
Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:23:27 -0500Migration Policy Institute15513Indian Immigrants in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/indian-immigrants-united-states-4
<p>Indian immigrants represent the second-largest origin group in the United States, accounting for 4.7 percent of the total foreign-born population. Generally high-skilled and highly educated, more than half of Indian immigrants have arrived since 2000 and largely attain green cards through employment-based pathways. Indians account for 70 percent of H-1B petitions and are the second-largest group of international students in the United States.</p>
Tue, 05 May 2015 14:55:21 -0400Migration Policy Institute15278Digging Deeper Into Executive Action: A Further Examination of the Impactshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/digging-deeper-executive-action-further-examination-impacts
<p>A discussion of some of the less examined aspects of President Obama's executive actions on immigration, with respect to immigration enforcement, legal immigration, and immigrant integration. </p>
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:26:24 -0500Migration Policy Institute15142Scientists, Managers, and Tourists: The Changing Shape of European Mobility to the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/european-migration-to-united-states
<p>European dominance in U.S. immigration flows has decreased significantly since World War II, a result of economic, demographic, and policy trends on both sides of the Atlantic. Today, migration from European Union Member States to the United States, while small, is characterized by a substantial numbers of European scientists, professionals, and businesspeople.</p>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400Migration Policy Institute593The Role of Immigration in Fostering Competitiveness in the United Stateshttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/role-immigration-fostering-competitiveness-united-states
While aspects of the U.S. immigration system facilitate newcomers’ contributions to economic growth and competitiveness, others undermine them. Reforms are needed to enhance the job-creating power of U.S. employers and strengthen the system’s ability to select effectively from the large pool of foreign workers.
Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Migration Policy Institute585Rethinking Points Systems and Employer-Selected Immigrationhttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/rethinking-points-systems-and-employer-selected-immigration
Two competing models for selecting economic-stream immigrants are now prevalent in advanced industrialized economies: points-based and employer-led selection. Increasingly, however, hybrid selection systems are being created, implementing best practices from each selection process.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Migration Policy Institute583